Why are people buying electric cars?

[Mr Perceptive]

I use normal tyres on my EVs. Always have. The manufacturer fitted ones are usually utter gripless rubbish. The tyre wear is no different either.

Should use extra load tyres (for the increased vehicle weight over ICE), sidewalls are stiffer.

 

[srichards]

Should use extra load tyres (for the increased vehicle weight over ICE), sidewalls are stiffer.

Already do! But the load index is listed for the actual weight anyway so theoretically it should be fine to use normal tyres of the correct load.

 

[Pound Coin]

I always thought it was weight and performance that influenced tyre prices, and many EVs have significant acceleration

 

[Nod]

Mrs Nod had to do all 4 corners recently and her usual supplier suggested that she bought the tyres through Black Circles but delivered to them for fitting. Saved her the thick end of £150. Still cost her £850 though. Goodyear Eagle Sport all season V rated, reinforced sidewalls.